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Hierarchically aligned channels in the distillation membrane enable efficient solar powered desalination

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Enhanced photothermal PVA aerogel containing “nut‐cake‐like” filler consisting of edge oxidized graphene and liquid gallium for efficient solar steam generation

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Hydrogel‐Coated Foam Evaporator Achieving Four‐In‐One Benefits for Efficient and Stable Solar‐Driven Water Purification

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An efficient interfacial solar evaporator featuring a hierarchical porous structure entirely derived from waste cotton

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